Travel Oncology RN - $2,235 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring 2 years of specialty experience and Epic proficiency

Details

• Work in the Oncology unit of a hospital environment
• Patient population includes hematology, medical oncology, bone marrow transplant (BMT), and gynecologic and surgical oncology cases
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Care provided in a 7-bed positive pressure wing for BMT and acute leukemia patients
• Performs bedside CVC placements and bone marrow biopsies
• Uses Epic-integrated Alaris IV pumps, barcode medication administration, SCD machines, and Alaris feeding pumps
• Epic EMR experience required
• Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Every other weekend coverage required
• Floating required
• No call-in required

Requirements

• Active RN license (LA state or compact) required in hand upon submittal
• Current AHA certifications: BLS and ACLS required
• ONS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
• Prior experience with 1:4 patient ratios required
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and port access/management
• Experience with chemotherapy administration and monitoring preferred
• Skilled in blood product administration, central line blood draws, and PICC line management preferred
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code teams preferred
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required with profile submission

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy, managing central venous catheters, and performing bone marrow biopsy support
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during facility emergency events, requiring the traveler to remain onsite until the event passes or serve as part of a relief team
• Two Manager or Supervisor references (Charge RNs not accepted) required to obtain clearance to start, though not required at submission
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must live 65+ miles from the facility, based on driver's license address, as local candidates are not accepted
• RTO must be documented on profile and discussed during the interview to avoid offer rescission
• Orientation is held five days a week
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a full year separation from the facility before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job ID #P-741891. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

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